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FailureGain confidence through Christ

Failure is frequently expressed as the inability to perform or act according to expectations. But who sets those expectations? Certainly if we’re trying to meet God’s perfect standard, we all fail daily! (“You must be holy because I am holy.”—1 Peter 1:16 NLT

Often the failure we most struggle to move past is the failure to live up to some unreasonable, artificial standard set by others or even ourselves. The feeling of failure is real and can immobilize us and strip away all self-confidence.

These resources will give you a proper view of and healthy response to your own failures. You can rise up in “God-confidence” and, like Peter, use the lessons learned to become a reliable, powerful vessel for God’s use.

Facing the Tough Stuff of Inadequacy: When the Truth Comes Out

"Strong Armor for Weak Sheep" from the series Becoming a People of Grace

(Ephesians 6:13–20)

Sheep aren’t very menacing. They can’t run fast, and they can’t fight. Because we are God’s sheep, His armor is so important in our lives. He provides us access to this armor so we might have success in the battle against evil.

The Grace Awakening -by Charles R. Swindoll

Preachers preach it. Theologians analyze it. Then we forget about it. But Chuck Swindoll’s best-selling classic, The Grace Awakening, can awaken you to the untapped wonders of grace . . . as it has for hundreds of thousands of readers. Allow these wonders to make a difference in the way you live and love and to turn ho-hum religion into an intimate relationship with a loving God!

This Insight for Living exclusive edition of The Grace Awakening features:

A new and updated look

A 30-day devotional to help you experience the freedom offered by God’s grace

Chuck Swindoll’s practical guidance as you apply God’s inexhaustible grace in your life

Insight for Living Ministries Resources

I am a pastor in Kenya. I use Pastor Chuck Swindoll's books a lot: Moses, David, Joseph, Esther, Hand Me Another Brick. I also receive Insight [for Today] daily. I use all as my study material. . . . I pray that I could absorb all that, live it and teach it. God bless Chuck, God bless Insight For Living.